Riyadh · Saudi Arabia · Remote
Shopify Developer in Riyadh
TL;DR
I build Shopify stores for Riyadh brands with Arabic-first storefronts, SAR pricing, mada-enabled payments, Apple Pay and Tabby or Tamara instalments, plus analytics that trace every order back to its channel. Stores launch ready for paid traffic and Saudi seasonal peaks. Projects start at about SAR 22,500.
By Can Elmas · Last updated
How I work with Riyadh teams
Saudi shoppers expect Arabic by default, reliable delivery across a very large country, and checkout options that match how they pay. I build right-to-left Arabic themes as the primary experience rather than a translation layer, connect local shipping and cash-on-delivery rules, and prepare the store for ZATCA e-invoicing through a compliant app or ERP connection. Growth tracking is built in, so Snapchat, TikTok and Google campaigns are judged on actual orders.
What’s included
- Custom Online Store 2.0 themes in Liquid, with sections and blocks your team can edit
- Headless storefronts on Hydrogen and Oxygen when the brand genuinely needs them
- Shopify Plus — Checkout Extensibility, checkout UI extensions and Shopify Functions
- App integrations — Klaviyo, Recharge, Judge.me, Gorgias, plus ERP and 3PL systems
- Migrations from WooCommerce, Magento and other platforms with full 301 redirect mapping
- Speed and Core Web Vitals optimization
- Shopify Markets for multi-currency, multi-language and international selling
- GA4, server-side tracking, Meta CAPI and Google Enhanced Conversions live at launch
The Riyadh context
- The Regional Headquarters programme has pushed international companies to set up in Riyadh, and many arrive with a global brand but no Saudi-specific positioning, Arabic content or local channel plan.
- Saudi consumers are heavy users of Snapchat, TikTok and X alongside Instagram, so channel mixes imported from Europe often underweight the platforms where Saudi audiences actually spend their time.
Tracking and data collection follow Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), supervised by SDAIA. The PDPL has been fully enforceable since September 2024 and sets real conditions on consent, purpose limitation and transferring personal data outside the Kingdom. Tracking setups use consent banners, server-side tagging and careful vendor choices so marketing data flows stay defensible.
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How we work together
Simple. Transparent. Results-focused.
- 01
Discovery
A 30-minute call. You share the challenge, I tell you honestly whether I can help.
- 02
Audit
I audit tracking, funnel, channels and team, and hand you a ranked plan with budgets.
- 03
Build
We fix measurement and ship the highest-impact systems first. I own the metrics.
- 04
Scale
Optimize, automate and scale what works. Weekly decisions, compounding results.
FAQ
Shopify Developer in Riyadh: FAQ
Can Shopify handle Saudi e-invoicing (Fatoora)?
ZATCA e-invoicing is normally handled by a compliant app or your ERP connected to Shopify. I implement the integration your accountant or tax adviser approves so every order produces the correct invoice.
Should we offer cash on delivery in Saudi Arabia?
Often yes at launch, because some customers still prefer it, but it raises return and failed-delivery rates. I track COD orders separately and test incentives for prepaid options so you can reduce reliance on cash over time without losing conversions.
How far ahead should we plan for Ramadan, Riyadh Season and White Friday?
Earlier than most teams expect. Ramadan moves about 11 days earlier every year, Riyadh Season stretches across the cooler months and White Friday falls in late November, so I map the year's peaks with your team at least a quarter ahead, covering budgets, Arabic creative, landing pages and stock. Quieter weeks are then used to test offers and audiences before ad prices rise.
How does invoicing work for a Saudi company?
I invoice in USD or SAR. Cross-border services are usually handled through reverse-charge VAT, and some cross-border payments can be subject to Saudi withholding tax, so your finance team confirms the treatment before the first invoice.
Work with me
Shopify Developer in Riyadh? Let’s talk.
Tell me about your growth challenge. I’ll tell you honestly if I can help — and if I can’t, who can.
- ✓ No obligation
- ✓ No sales script
- ✓ Honest feedback
- ✓ Clear next steps